Technics SL-1500C Turntable

Technics SL-1500C Turntable

A built-in MM phono equaliser connects directly to an amplifier’s line input. The supplied Ortofon 2M Red cartridge removes the need to select and buy a separate cartridge.

The coreless direct drive motor maintains stable platter rotation without the cogging associated with an iron core. Playback speeds of 33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm are available.

Auto Lifter raises the tonearm at the end of the record to reduce unnecessary record and stylus wear. The mechanism sits inside the tonearm base and operates without a separate motor, avoiding a direct impact on tonearm movement.

Separate PHONO and LINE outputs let you use either the built-in phono stage or an external one. The simple design and physical speed and start buttons suit everyday record listening in a home stereo system.

Main Features

• Direct drive transfers motor rotation to the platter without a belt.
• Auto Lifter reduces unnecessary stylus and record wear after playback.
• The supplied Ortofon 2M Red MM cartridge works with the built-in phono circuit.
• The LINE output connects to an amplifier without a phono input.
• The PHONO output connects to an external phono stage or an amplifier’s phono input.
• The die-cast aluminium platter weighs approximately 2.0 kg with its rubber mat.
• A universal static-balance tonearm with a removable headshell accommodates replacement cartridges within the specified weight range.
• An auxiliary counterweight extends the supported cartridge weight range.

Technical Specifications

• Type: manual direct drive turntable
• Cartridge: Ortofon 2M Red, MM, included
• Speeds: 33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm
• Starting Torque: 0.18 N·m / 1.8 kg·cm
• Starting Time: 0.7 s to 33 1/3 rpm
• Wow and Flutter: 0.025% W.R.M.S.
• Platter: die-cast aluminium, 332 mm; approximately 2.0 kg including rubber mat
• Tonearm: universal static balance; effective length 230 mm, overhang 15 mm
• Tracking Error Angle: within 2° 32′ at the outer groove and 0° 32′ at the inner groove of a 30 cm record
• Cartridge Weight without Auxiliary Weight: 5.6–12.0 g; 14.3–20.7 g including headshell
• Cartridge Weight with Auxiliary Weight: 10.0–16.4 g; 18.7–25.1 g including headshell
• Headshell Terminal: 4-pin connection, 1.2 mm pin diameter
• Outputs: stereo PHONO RCA, stereo LINE RCA and earth terminal
• Power Supply: 110–240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 8 W; approximately 0.2 W in standby
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 453 × 169 × 372 mm
• Weight: approximately 9.9 kg

What’s Included

• Technics SL-1500C turntable, 1 unit
• Platter and rubber mat
• Dust cover
• 45 rpm record adaptor
• Balance weight and auxiliary weight
• Headshell with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge
• PHONO cable
• PHONO earth lead
• Region-appropriate AC mains lead

Who Is It For

For a home stereo system that needs direct drive, a supplied cartridge and a built-in phono stage. Before first use, assemble the turntable and adjust the tonearm balance and stylus pressure following the operating instructions.

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